American Dream: Part 2

Call Jonathan Pie

BBC

Comedy Fiction, Comedy, Drama, Fiction

4.8 • 821 Ratings

🗓️ 25 October 2024

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Pie’s rival has mysteriously fallen ill and Pie is unleashed live across America. On air he battles Democrats and Republicans abroad whilst navigating the BBC's ridiculously stringent impartiality rules. Off-air the team must pull together to hide some dark secrets from Roger.

Written and performed by Tom Walker. Additional material by Daniel Abelson and Will Franken

Jules …. Lucy Pearman. Sam ….. Aqib Khan Roger ….. Nick Revell Callers ….. Maria Shehata, Will Franken, Benjamin Davis, Daniel Abelson, Willow Bennison and Ed Kear Original Music ..... Jason Read Voiceover ..... Bob Sinfield Producer ….. Alison Vernon-Smith Executive Producer ….. Julian Mayers Production Co Ordinator ….. Ellie Dobing A Yada-Yada Audio Production for BBC Radio 4

Transcript

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0:00.0	You are about to listen to a BBC podcast and I'd like to tell you a bit about what goes into making one.
0:06.5	I'm Sadata Sese, an assistant commissioner of podcasts for BBC Sounds.
0:11.2	I pull a lot of levers to support a diverse range of podcasts on all sorts of subjects,
0:16.0	relationships, identity, comedy, even one that mixes poetry, music and inner city life.
0:22.4	So one day I'll be helping host develop their ideas, the next fact-checking, a feature,
0:28.3	and the next looking at how a podcast connects with its audience, and maybe that's you.
0:33.6	So if you like this podcast, check out some others on BBC Sounds.
0:39.5	BBC Sounds, music, radio podcasts.
0:45.5	You're late.
0:46.6	Howdy, howdy?
0:47.4	Hello.
0:48.1	How's your big apple pie today?
0:50.8	Today's the day, Jules.
0:52.5	Can we get started because Because you're late.
0:54.4	Yeah, I needed a poo. Sorry.
0:56.4	It's a big day. I'm about to crack America.
0:59.0	I would try and rein in your expectations if I were you.
1:01.5	I could win an Emmy. I'm looking forward to it.
1:03.9	Hey, thanks for, you know, getting me the gig.
1:07.3	Oh, right.
1:07.9	By putting laxatives in Nick Robinson's coffee. Don't be ridiculous.
1:11.7	I didn't.
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